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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.18, 328.86 and 168.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.18, 328.86 and 168.15 is: 252.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.18 : 328.86 = 168.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.18/328.86 = 168.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.18x = 328.86 × 168.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.18x = 55,297.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,297.81/219.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.29

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